Training 2026 Pre Season Training Thread

[bedford]

He and Snell aren't injured, they just didn't play

And you would think next week , surely the VFL teams are playing each other next week

 

[Adnico26Parker]

And you would think next week , surely the VFL teams are playing each other next week

Yes, the VFL practice match is after the AFL next Thursday, at least that's the last info I saw

Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants (Henson Park, 7:30pm)

 

[Jewelsbon]

Yes, the VFL practice match is after the AFL next Thursday, at least that's the last info I saw

Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants (Henson Park, 7:30pm)

The way the injuries are mounting at our western neighbours, they'll be lucky to field two teams.

 

[caesar88]

The way the injuries are mounting at our western neighbours, they'll be lucky to field two teams.

One for each of their fans then

 

[The Blue Max]

One for each of their fans then

OUCH! Take that you Orange thingies!

 

[bedford]

The way the injuries are mounting at our western neighbours, they'll be lucky to field two teams.

zerohanger building it up trying to stay relevant , they were apart from Daniels managed

 

[Jeremias]

Fantasy related question for you all -

How is Matt Roberts looking? Likely best 23 player in 2026?

Love what I saw from him in the first half of 2025 but lost his place as the season went on, hoping for a bounce back.

 

[bedford]

Fantasy related question for you all -

How is Matt Roberts looking? Likely best 23 player in 2026?

Love what I saw from him in the first half of 2025 but lost his place as the season went on, hoping for a bounce back.

Is there a fantasy thread for these questions ? if not there should be

 

[Cadsky]

Fantasy related question for you all -

How is Matt Roberts looking? Likely best 23 player in 2026?

Love what I saw from him in the first half of 2025 but lost his place as the season went on, hoping for a bounce back.

I have him fighting for his position. He's been pushed up to a wing as others like Bice and apparently Bowman before injury had overtaken him. But I don't see how he competes with Gulden, JMac and Blakey who also looks to play more up field this season.

In short, I think it'll be a long season for him where he'll probably be relying on injuries to get a game.

In saying that, I'll probably be completely wrong.

 

[The Blue Max]

I have him fighting for his position. He's been pushed up to a wing as others like Bice and apparently Bowman before injury had overtaken him. But I don't see how he competes with Gulden, JMac and Blakey who also looks to play more up field this season.

In short, I think it'll be a long season for him where he'll probably be relying on injuries to get a game.

In saying that, I'll probably be completely wrong.

Pretty good summary - probably third down in the tagging list, behind Jordan and Rowy…..maybe 4th if you include Wicks as a defensive small.

Ya know the more these machinations get churned thru, the stronger our list looks.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Fantasy related question for you all -

How is Matt Roberts looking? Likely best 23 player in 2026?

Love what I saw from him in the first half of 2025 but lost his place as the season went on, hoping for a bounce back.

No certainty but wouldn't completely shock me if he's that last guy on the bench

 

[Kbroome]

I have him fighting for his position. He's been pushed up to a wing as others like Bice and apparently Bowman before injury had overtaken him. But I don't see how he competes with Gulden, JMac and Blakey who also looks to play more up field this season.

In short, I think it'll be a long season for him where he'll probably be relying on injuries to get a game.

In saying that, I'll probably be completely wrong.

This is exactly my thoughts and the big winner winner out of this with Roberts on the wing and Mills at half back is actually Nick Blakey. I believe he is like a +6 or so disposals when that combo happens compared to when Mills isn't in the side and Roberts partners him off half back.

Watch out for a big year from the

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Here's the latest ep of Paps' Early Crow podcast - Swans chat for first 15 minutes (Paps gives a bit of preseason intel)




NB. also posted in the media thread

 

[bedford]

Like your little font underneath

 

[Callipygian]

Somewhere or other (I can't find it now) I speculated that maybe Dattoli would play R0 and partner Rosas instead of Papley. I have to completely retract that now. Today at training Papley was fully involved and Dattoli was on the sidelines and clearly in the rehab group. Dattoli will have to wait until later in the year to get games. Would be nice to know what the issue is.

Others in the rehab group included: Harry C, Phillipou, Bowman, Andrew.

 

[SydneyBlood]

Somewhere or other (I can't find it now) I speculated that maybe Dattoli would play R0 and partner Rosas instead of Papley. I have to completely retract that now. Today at training Papley was fully involved and Dattoli was on the sidelines and clearly in the rehab group. Dattoli will have to wait until later in the year to get games. Would be nice to know what the issue is.

Others in the rehab group included: Harry C, Phillipou, Bowman, Andrew.

That's a shame for Dattoli. Hopefully isn't something that keeps him out for too long. Had been looking forward to all three of Papley, Dattoli and Rosas being in the same team. Think there is room for all of them, especially with an extra bench spot now. Would bring a lot more spark and pace to the non tall forward positions.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

That's a shame for Dattoli. Hopefully isn't something that keeps him out for too long. Had been looking forward to all three of Papley, Dattoli and Rosas being in the same team. Think there is room for all of them, especially with an extra bench spot now. Would bring a lot more spark and pace to the non tall forward positions.

As long as it isn't the dreaded "turf toe" .....

 

[Wheresbuddy]

As long as it isn't the dreaded "turf toe" .....

Hopefully its not his back again

 

[The Blue Max]

How do people see Rosas and Paps operating together?

Paps high, Rosas deep, mad scramble in the square?

 

[bedford]

How do people see Rosas and Paps operating together?

Paps high, Rosas deep, mad scramble in the square?

I prefer to wait , none know till it happens to be fair Max

 

[Kiama Chris]

How do people see Rosas and Paps operating together?

Paps high, Rosas deep, mad scramble in the square?

They and Laidler will work it out.
Probably Rosas a bit higher.

 

[Callipygian]

I prefer to wait , none know till it happens to be fair Max

Well, it's happened now, and it will happen again next week. Paps will be better for the run and Rosas has been excellent so far.

 

[bedford]

Well, it's happened now, and it will happen again next week. Paps will be better for the run and Rosas has been excellent so far.

No it starts next Thursday and then pre season is over